clear_plex_watchlist.py

#!/usr/bin/env python3

import argparse
from plexapi.myplex import MyPlexAccount

# Configuration section
DEFAULT_PLEX_TOKEN = "PLEX_TOKEN"  # Replace with your Plex token


def main():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Clear Plex Watchlist")
    parser.add_argument(
        "--token", default=DEFAULT_PLEX_TOKEN, help="Plex authentication token"
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--dry-run",
        action="store_true",
        help="Show what would be removed without actually removing",
    )

    args = parser.parse_args()

    try:
        account = MyPlexAccount(token=args.token)
        watchlist = account.watchlist()

        if not watchlist:
            print("Watchlist is already empty.")
            return

        if args.dry_run:
            print("Dry run mode - would remove the following items:")
            for item in watchlist:
                print(f"  - {item.title}")
        else:
            print("Removing items from watchlist:")
            for item in watchlist:
                item.removeFromWatchlist()
                print(f"  - Removed: {item.title}")

    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error: {e}")


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()